means of egress

Is This the Required Egress Door?

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I’ve seen plenty of arguments over exterior door landings, and many of them start with the same mistake. Someone jumps straight to the measurements before figuring out which code section actually applies. A contractor points at a patio door. A homeowner reads something online. An inspector cites a correction. Before long, everybody is talking about … Read more

Garage Stairs and Landings: The IRC Exception Many People Miss

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Does This Garage Stair Need a Landing? The garage stairs landing requirement in IRC R311.7.6 is often misunderstood during inspections. Walk into enough garages and you’ll eventually see the same thing. Many people immediately assume the stair fails because there is no landing at the top. Not necessarily. The IRC contains an exception that specifically … Read more